[NFBA-Phoenix] Upcoming Zoom events

Wed May 6 21:22:00 UTC 2020

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Stay Connected: Join Upcoming Virtual Federation Meetings
 The National Federation of the Blind continues to connect and protect 
blind people through our  nationwide network. The following virtual 
gatherings are open to everyone in the coming week. Zoom  instructions below.
Wednesday, May 6
1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, boost the immune system and take 
care of our mental and  emotional health with brief workouts, 
meditations, and yoga during this thirty-minute session.  Zoom Meeting 
ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
2:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Legislative Conversation
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join to discuss legislative issues 
facing blind Americans, laws  affecting the education of blind 
children, and our NFB Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning  
(BELL)® programs scheduled for this summer. Parents, teachers of blind 
students, and anyone  interested in the topics of legislation, 
parenting, and education are encouraged to join us. Please  note that 
this event is informative and does not represent any form of legal 
advice. To contact  Emily, email her at:  vp2 at nfbp.org .
 Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
3:00 p.m. EDT | Getting the Most Out of Your Amazon Echo Smart Speaker
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, share experiences with the Amazon 
Echo. Do you have a favorite  Alexa skill you would like to share with 
others? Get the news, schedule a ride, or control your  home.  Zoom 
Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
3:00 p.m. EDT | Breaking Barriers
 Sponsored by NFB of California, discuss creative action plans to break 
through any barriers  standing between you and your goals and report on 
your progress. This is a time to share our  stories in a supportive, 
non-judgmental environment.  Zoom Meeting ID: 839 5776 3091
 Password: 071615
 One tap mobile: +16699006833,,83957763091#,,#,071615#
5:00 p.m. EDT | iPhones, iPads, Smart Phones, Oh My!
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn how to navigate the iPhone 
using Voice Over as a beginner  and explore commonly used already 
built-in apps, like text messaging, Apple Mail, the calendar,  
FaceTime, contacts, notes, the App store, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Safari, 
Siri, and the health apps.  Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
6:30 p.m. EDT | Navigating the Rehabilitation System
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call to discuss what is 
informed choice and how it can  be incorporated into your 
Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).  Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
7:00 p.m. EDT | Workout Wednesday
 Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, participate in a two mile walk 
appropriate for all levels. This  workout will be followed by an 
advanced upper body at 7:45 p.m. EDT.  Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
 One tap mobile: +13462487799,,5955066474#
8:00 p.m. EDT | Blind Students Soundboard
 Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students, an NFB 
division, discuss accessibility in  the classroom throughout this 
distant learning time. For students, parents, educators, and  
interested minds struggling with accessibility.  Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307 0858
 One tap mobile: +16468769923,,6143070858#
Thursday, May 7
11:00 a.m. EDT |  Distance Education : The Slate and StylusA 
Versatile, Portable Tool for Life
 While the slate and stylus might seem unnecessary in today’s 
technological age, just like a paper  and pencil, the slate can be one 
of the most versatile tools in a blind person’s toolbox. Join us  and 
learn about different types of slates, as well as getting tips for how 
to start teaching  students to use the slate.  Meeting ID: 956 4857 5316
 Password: 53276
 One tap mobile: +13017158592,,95648575316#
3:00 p.m. EDT |HumanWare: BrailleNote Touch Plus
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, come learn about the BrailleNote 
Touch Plus from HumanWare,  their flagship Braille notetaker/tablet.  
Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
5:00 p.m. EDT | Kernel Book Discussion: A Boa in My Brailler
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this meeting as we listen to 
and then discuss the Kernel  Book story  "A Boa in My Brailler"  by 
Barbara Loos in Beyond the Funny Tree.
 Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
7:00 p.m. EDT | Apps, Apps, Apps for iOS
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn more about specific iOS apps, 
how to get them, how to  download them, what they are for, and how to 
use them. One app to be presented at a time. If you  have suggestions 
for apps to be featured please email:  marsha.drenth at gmail.com .
 Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
7:00 p.m. EDT | COVID-19 Advocacy Q and A
 Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, hear the answers to common COVID-19 
advocacy such as navigating  stores with new social distancing 
guidelines, health care settings, and how do we get by when we  get so 
much information through our fingers.  Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
 One tap mobile: +13462487799,,5955066474#
8:00 p.m. EDT | NABS Book Club
 Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students, an NFB 
division, dive into some great  literature and discuss the themes and 
messages. This week’s book is “Lock In” by John Scalzi.  Zoom Meeting 
ID: 614 307 0858
 One tap mobile: +16468769923,,6143070858#
8:00 p.m. EDT | NVDA Training
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, learn about NVDA, the free screen 
reading software for Windows.  Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
9:00 p.m. EDT | Get Going on your Garden
 Sponsored by NFB of Missouri, whether you live in an apartment, a 
large house, or anything in  between, learn practical tips to get 
started or improve your flower, herb, or vegetable garden.  Zoom 
Meeting ID: 714 852 9230
 One tap mobile: ++16468769923,,7148529230#
Friday, May 8
12:00 p.m. EDT | Advanced JAWS Training
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join us as we explore the 
capabilities and usability of the  industry-leading JAWS screen reading 
application. Fridays are devoted to advanced JAWS skills.  Zoom Meeting 
ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
1:00 p.m. EDT | Fitness and Wellness Warriors
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, boost the immune system and take 
care of our mental and  emotional health with brief workouts, 
meditations, and yoga during this thirty-minute session.  Zoom Meeting 
ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
3:00 p.m. EDT | Kids’ Story Hour
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call of reading favorite 
stories for kids in Braille.  Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
7:00 p.m. EDT | Philosophy Friday: Audible Pedestrian Signals
 Sponsored by NFB of Colorado, accessible pedestrian signals are 
designed to provide nonvisual  indications about when the walk signal 
at an intersection is on. This topic is often fraught with  
considerable discussion and varied opinions. Over the years, a variety 
of designs have been  implemented: from buzzers, clicks, beeps, and now 
to recorded human speech. Curtis Chong, Scott  LaBarre, and Dan Burke 
will discuss the technological, political, and legal issues related to 
this  technology and the reasons why these devices are not installed at 
every signalized intersection.  Zoom Meeting ID: 595 506 6474
 One tap mobile: +13462487799,,5955066474#
7:00 p.m. EDT | Women Blazing Trails from Within and Beyond!
 Sponsored by NFB of Ohio, join this conversation with several female 
leaders in the National  Federation of the Blind discussing, “when 
everyone is pulling at your strings, how do you keep from  unraveling?” 
Explore strategies to eliminate feelings of inadequacy and achieve 
authenticity.  Zoom Meeting ID: 408 185 0851
 One tap mobile: +16468769923,,4081850851#
7:00 p.m. EDT | Circle of Support
 Sponsored by NFB of California, share and gain support and ideas from 
our peers about the  multitude of things that we are encountering in 
our lives at this time.  Zoom Meeting ID: 321 763 502
 Password: 4187
 One tap mobile: +16699009128,,321763502#,,#,4187#
Saturday, May 9
4:00 p.m. EDT | Parents Corner
 Sponsored by NFB of California Parents of Blind Children Division, 
share experiences and offer  support to one another in regards to 
distance learning. Topics include but not limited to IEP’s,  
accessibility, and children’s social and emotional development and 
well-being during school  closures.  Zoom Meeting ID: 209 589 6058
 Password: 4187
 One tap mobile: +16699009128,,2095896058#,,#,4187#
7:00 p.m. EDT | Ladies Social Night
 Sponsored by NFB of Virginia, bring your favorite drink with the 
recipe to share and enjoy some  time of friendship, laughter, and 
conversation.  Zoom Meeting ID: 945 8338 3728
 One tap mobile: +13017158592,,94583383728
8:00 p.m. EDT | NABS Chill Zone
 Sponsored by the National Association of Blind Students, an NFB 
division, take a little bit of  time to relax and unwind with this 
casual meetup.  Zoom Meeting ID: 614 307 0858
 One tap mobile: +16468769923,, 6143070858#
Monday, May 11
12:00 p.m. EDT | Coffee and Conversation
 Sponsored by NFB of Nevada, join this discussion with your favorite 
cup of coffee or beverage.  Zoom Meeting ID: 423 336 763
 Password: 420120
 One tap mobile: +16699006833,,423336763#,,#,420120#
7:30 p.m. EDT | Tech Talk
 Sponsored by NFB of California, do you have a smart phone but are not 
quite sure how to use it?  Are you looking for new tips and tricks to 
help you get the most out of your smart phone? Are you  considering 
getting a new phone, but you’re not sure whether you would like to go 
Apple or Android?  Are you just curious and want to explore all that 
your phone can do for you? Questions can include,  but are not limited 
to, using the Zoom app, sending text messages, downloading content, and 
anything else you can think of. You can email questions ahead of time 
to  rkcole72984 at gmail.com .
 Zoom Meeting ID: 510 839 253
 Password: 009343
 One tap mobile: +16699006833,,510839253#,,#,009343#
Tuesday, May 12
2:00 p.m. EDT |  Accessibility Boutique : How to Create Accessible Documents
 Join us and learn about how to make your digital documents accessible. 
Registration is required  for boutiques. Learn more upcoming  
accessibility boutiques .
3:00 p.m. EDT | Relaxation Hour: Exploring Yoga & Meditation Practices
 Sponsored by NFB of California, learn how to use meditation to help 
cope with stress and some  basic yoga techniques.  Zoom Meeting ID: 892 
3677 8694
 Password: 362485
 One tap mobile: +12532158782,,89236778694#,,1#,362485#
7:00 p.m. EDT | Percshop (Percussion)
 Sponsored by the NFB Performing Arts Division, learn the basics of 
beatboxing. Vocal percussion  can accompany any genre of music, but 
this session will focus on pop, rock, and hip-hop.  Zoom Meeting ID: 
946 327 2523
 One tap mobile: +16468769923,,9463272523#
Wednesday, May 13
3:00 p.m. EDT | Breaking Barriers
 Sponsored by NFB of California, discuss creative action plans to break 
through any barriers  standing between you and your goals and report on 
your progress. This is a time to share our  stories in a supportive, 
non-judgmental environment.  Zoom Meeting ID: 839 5776 3091
 Password: 071615
 One tap mobile: +16699006833,,83957763091#,,#,071615#
6:30 p.m. EDT | Navigating the Rehabilitation System
 Sponsored by NFB of Pennsylvania, join this call to discuss the 
Workforce Innovation and  Opportunity Act.  Zoom Meeting ID: 215 988 0888
 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2159880888#
Join a Zoom Meeting
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link, dial the appropriate  phone number, or hit one-tap mobile, and 
add the corresponding meeting ID listed for the event you  are joining. 
For an accessible tutorial of the Zoom platform, access the audiobook,  
Meet Me in the Cloud .
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